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Built Well Solar marks 20 years . . . I helped put it on friends’ houses over weekends. I opened up a corporation to buy the Built Well Solar, a pioneer of materials wholesale, and after solar energy on Long Island with about a year, I said, I guess I’m in its roots in Bellmore, is celebrat- business. ing 20 years in business. “From there,” he added, “the The company provides solar rest is history.” panels and installation services Today, Built Well’s work for homes and busistretches from n e s s e s. S i n c e i t Elmont to Montauk, opened, it has helped with solar panels on transform the look homes, stores, of Long Island, with schools and librarm o re t h a n 5 , 0 0 0 ies. The industry has installations. faced many ups and Two decades ago, downs, Sabia said, seeing a solar panel but Built Well has atop a Long Island made it 20 years home was rare. The DAN SABIA thanks to a unique, first of its kind on buyer-focused apt h e I s l a n d w a s Owner and founder, proach. What sets installed by Built Built Well Solar the company apart We l l ow n e r D a n from similar busiSabia on his home in nesses is who ends North Bellmore. The home was up owning the solar panels. the first on Long Island to join Many companies lease them to the Solar Pioneer incentive pro- homeowners, leaving new solar gram offered by the Long Island panel users with less financial Power Authority, which was benefit — as well as the potential later taken over by PSEG Long headaches that can come with Island. not fully owning a piece of your “I started the business in 2001, roof. Built Well, however, encourand it wasn’t something I ages buyers to take full ownerplanned on doing,” Sabia, a Bell- ship of their panels. more native, said. “I had a pasAfter three to five years, the sion for solar energy, and I put solar energy on my own house Continued on page 12
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Sixth-graders move on up Retiring Park Avenue Elementary School Principal Eileen Speidel bade farewell to Gibreel Kassim and Lilliana Palmeri before the moving-up ceremony last month. Story, more photos, Page 3.
JFK senior is a ‘teen of impact’
Jessica Kane wins Heart Association award By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com
Jessica Kane, 17, an incoming senior at John F. Kennedy High School, was recently named the Greater NYC Teen of Impact by the American Heart Association. After raising more than $18,000 for women’s heart health in just eight weeks, Kane was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the AHA. The Teen of Impact initiative, created by the organization just
this year, is a national competition in which nominees form an “impact team,” set goals and explore fundraising opportunities in their local communities, all in the interest of improving women’s heart health. Kane, who was nominated for founding Heart of Wellness, a club that promotes physical and emotional well being, took part in the initiative in the greater New York City area. Kane, who lives in Bellmore,
keeps busy with numerous extracurricular activities at Kennedy. Besides her involvement in HOW, she is a captain of the cheer team, the social media manager for the Hope Club and president of the Yoga Club. The Teen of Impact competition started in late April, so Kane had to quickly assemble a team and begin fundraising. She was nominated Dr. Allison Continued on page 4
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North Bellmore graduates reflect A moment seven years in the making came for the 294 graduates of five elementary schools in the North Bellmore School District on June 23. Graduation ceremonies were reflective of their time since kindergarten, from field trips to concerts to overcoming the challenges associated with learning during a global pandemic. “Graduates, I wonder what you will recall when in the future you think back to this past year,” Saw Mill Road Elementary School Principal Jeffrey Rosof said. “Will you remember quarantining and mask wearing? Possibly, but perhaps you will also remember how our community persevered, showed courage and worked together to make the best of a challenging situation.” Danica Brugge became principal of John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School when the graduates were in fourth grade and recalled that they were “quite possibly the sweetest group of kids I had ever met.” She noted that she is inspired by the way they support each other during challenging times. Brugge also reminded them to take that warmth use it to make new friends at Grand Avenue Middle School, where they will come together with students from several other elementary schools. Newbridge Road Elementary School Principal Denise Fisher’s speech was inspired by the Dr. Seuss book, “Oh the Places You’ll Go.” She encouraged the graduates to seize new opportunities, keep an open mind and try new things. “Know that each and every day belongs to you,” she said. “And the most direct way forward is to make and follow your path, and no one else’s.” After graduating her 40 sixth graders
in Grand Avenue’s auditorium, Fisher stayed to watch her own son, Anthony, who was among 53 Park Avenue Elementary School graduates to receive their diplomas in the next ceremony. Several Park Avenue sixth graders came up to the podium to read reflective essays, reminiscing about the memories and friendships they made, the life lessons they learned in elementary school, and the adults who made a positive difference in their lives. Principal Eileen Speidel said that whether students have been at Park Avenue for one year, seven years or some time in between, she hoped their experience was joyful and memorable. Retiring this year, it was her 14th graduating class. A l s o p re s i d i n g over her last ceremony was Martin Avenue Elementary School Principal Leyna Malone, who is moving down the hall to central administration next year. Malone told the sixth graders she is proud of the kindness and empathy they have shown time and time again, while reminding them to dream big and believe in the power of those dreams. Mariela Pavlica, a graduate from Dinkelmeyer, spoke of the seven-year journey to this destination. She recalled her first ride on the bus in kindergarten and being walked into school by her big sister. She quickly made friends and the story began. “No matter how far we go, or how much we grow, we will never forget these most formative years – years we spent together,” Mariela said. “I will forever be grateful to the teachers that always supported and educated us, and for letting us make school our happy place.” Courtesy North Bellmore School District
lia PePiToNe, lefT, played the “Star-Spangled Banner” at Park Avenue’s graduation ceremony. alexa Gomez, ToP, celebrated her Park pride, as the lobby was decorated with panda balloon towers for Park Avenue’s mascot. KadeN delucia, aBove, received his diploma from Assistant Superintendent for Business Jacqueline Rehak and Principal Eileen Speidel.
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The NorTh Bellmore School District held its graduation ceremonies on June 23. Park Avenue sixth graders graduated at Grand Avenue Middle School, the school they will attend for seventh and eighth grades.
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Boyle, school psychologist at Kennedy, because of her work with Heart of Wellness. She accepted the nomination because of the good cause, but she also said, “My grandpa had a triple bypass surgery, so that was another reason why I agreed to it.” Collecting $18,000 was no small feat, and Kane explained that the effort included a clothing drive, raffles, donations and fundraisers with local and chain restaurants, such as Chipotle. Once she formed her team, members organized a clothing drive that raised around $1,000 and attracted a lot of attention in the community, Kane said. “We ran the clothing drive through Care Cycle,” she said. “It’s a company that gives you back money for donating clothing and shoes — we received over 4,000 pounds of clothes. “We also did a 50/50 raffle, and we donated $200 from that,” she added. “I had help from my parents, friends and their parents,” Kane said. “But a lot of it was all me.” Lisa Lajam Warren, the mother of Kane’s friend Sophia Warren, helped Kane organize some of the fundraising events, and served as a mentor. “She started this team, and wanted to figure out a good way to reach out to the community,” Warren said of Kane, agreeing that the clothing drive attracted the most attention. “We were looking for some ideas and
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Jessica Kane, Kennedy student and winner of the Greater NYC Teen of Impact, far right, and her friends, from left, Laci Rothman, Madison Tell, Sophia Israel, Tess Loftin and Sophia Warren, who helped her raise funds for the American Heart Association. for a way for people to contribute. “The response was amazing,” Warren added. Kane and her friends would be notified over social media or by text and drove around the area, collecting bags full of clothing or shoes from people’s front lawns.
“She’s definitely a hustler,” Warren said of Kane. “After the school reached out to tell her she’d been nominated she hit the ground running.” Lorin Kane, Jessica’s father, said that he and his wife, Stacy, gave their daughter full control over the initiative throughout
an eight-week stretch. “She did it all by herself,” Lorin said. “We told her, ‘If you’re going to do this, this is your thing.’” “We thought inside the box and outside of the box to figure out how to raise money,” Warren said. “She learned a lot.” “We’re proud of her,” Lorin added. “She really took it upon herself. She was determined, and she did a great job.” Stacy Kane agreed that their daughter took on a leadership role. “She really organized everything on her own,” she said. “She should be commended for working so hard. She really is a go-getter.” Jessica was one of eight people nominated in the metropolitan area. Toward the end of the fundraising period, her mother said, she had raised about $10,000, and in just a few days she raised an extra $8,000 through donations. “She has such a great work ethic, and is very responsible and reliable,” Stacy said. “She’s goal-oriented, and never gives up.” Jessica also started a sign business, called Signs of Time by Jessica Kane — @signsoftime on Instagram — using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. She donates a portion of the proceeds from the business to Sunrise Day Camp, a summer camp in Wheatley Heights for children with cancer and their siblings. “She really has the kindest heart,” her mother said. “She’s a leader and a really good kid. The growth she has made has been absolutely incredible.”
the banner featuring Kane that was released by the American Heart Association when she won the competition.
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Kennedy students win Community Service Challenge Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s John F. Kennedy High School was chosen as the winner of the Spring 2021 Community Service Challenge. Kennedy was chosen as the winner by the NYSPHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, which is comprised of two current student-athletes from each of the 11 member sections. This is the first time the school has won the award and just the third Section VIII team to win it. Softball players Lara Indich and Samantha Levine created a fundraising campaign, Striking Out Cancer, to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. “During the seven-week campaign Lara and Samantha held two clothing drives, four softball clinics, raffles, bingo nights and yoga classes to collect money and donations for LLS,” the NYSPHSAA press release stated. “The clothing drives resulted in over 18,000 pounds of clothes being donated with money gained by the pound for LLS.” The Striking Out Cancer team started as just two but grew to 30 people all from the Bellmore-Merrick community. They were chosen out of 81 submitted projects in this challenge. “The Striking Out Cancer program means a lot to me because I got to raise money to benefit cancer research and cancer patients through various fundraisers including softball clinics,” said Indich, program co-founder. “I wanted to give back because it means a lot to help other people and make an impact on the world for the better.” “The Striking Out Cancer program was a great way to help those fighting cancer, while doing something that we love to do-play softball, among other things,” added Levine, program co-found-
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showing the Academy Award winning movie Nomadland. The movie will be shown starting at 1:30 p.m. in the library community room. Please register for this event at www.northbellmorelibrary.org/.
Pawing My Way Home Comedy Fundraiser Come down to the Brokerage Comedy Club, located at 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore, for a fun-filled fundraising event for Pawing My Way Home Animal Rescue. Donation to enter is $20 and there will be a 2 drink min. per person per table. 50/50 Raffle with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the rescue. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to enter must be purchased in advance. Please visit www.pawingmywayhomerescue.com/event-details/ pmwhr-comedy-club-fundraiser for additional information.
Thursday, July 15 Long Island Writer’s Guild Meeting The Bellmore Library will be hosting the Long Island Writer’s Guild Meeting from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm. Meetings are free and open to the public - no reservations are required. Just show up, bring a pen, paper and willingness to create! The event will take place in the meeting room. For more information, please visit www.bellmorelibrary.org/.
Outdoor Concert - Just 60’s From “Sweet Caroline” and “Build Me Up Buttercup” to the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Beach Boys and more, visit the North Merrick Library for an outdoor concert by the coverband Just 60’s. Regiistration is now taking place. Please register in advance at nmerricklibrary.org becuase space is limited. The event will start at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 9 Teens Shibori Tie-Dye Workshop Visit the North Merrick Library for a fun filled tie dye workshop. This event is intended for teens. It will be held outdoors and start at 4 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www. nmerricklibrary.org.
The Bellmore Friday Night Car Show The Bellmore Chambers of Commerce and The Town of Hempstead presents the weekly Bellmore Friday Night Car Show. Every Friday evening through Oct. 1. Located in the Bellmore LIRR Parking Lot between Bellmore Avenue and Bedford Avenue. Free admission for spectators. $5 admission for cars. Runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Visit www.bellmorechamber.com/events.
Thirsty Thursday - AR Workshop Courtesy North Bellmore School District
A track and field triump in North Bellmore The sixth grade track and field meet is an annual tradition for soon-to-be graduates in the North Bellmore School District, and although students from the five schools couldn’t come together this year at Mepham High School due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event still went on in modified form. performance by Reverend Jack. The event will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, please visit https://reverendjack.com/shows.
Saturday, July 10 Tail Waggin Book Buddies The North Bellmore Library will be hosting Tail Waggin Book Buddies, a program for children who would like to practice their reading skills with some four-footed furry freinds! Become a super reader when you read to these doggies - they love to listen! Dog teams provided by Love on a Leash. The event will begin at 10:00 am and run to 10:45 am. Please register at www.northbellmorelibrary.org.
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KJ Farrel’s Bar and Grill located at 242 Pettit Ave, Bellmore will be hosting a
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Nassau County Fairs presents a weekly market fair for fine goods and crafts. This event takes places every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Visit www.nassaucountyfairs. com for more information.
Monday, July 12 Outdoor Graffiti Workshop The Bellmore Library will be hosting a workshop where grades 6 to 12 will create their own, stylized graffiti logo. In the event of poor weather, the event will be moved to a virtual platform. Please register in advance for this event as space is limited. Visit www.bellmorelibrary.org/ for more information.
Lets’s Get Crafty - Grades K-2 Join Emma DeOliviera, a Girl Scout working towards her Gold Award at the North Bellmore Library, where she will share a book with students grades K-2. Following the book, she will assist the
students in creating an animal themed craft. The event starts at 2 p.m. and will take place in the Children’s Activity Room. Please register in advance at www.northbellmorelibrary.org/.
Tuesday, July 13 LIRR T.R.A.C.K.S. Visit the Merrick Library for a fun and infromative program by T.R.A.C.K.S. (Together Railroad and Communitys Keeping Safe). The program will provide age approriate railroad safety advice to students in grades K-6. Program is subject to good weather. The program will begin at 4:30 p.m. Please register in advance for this program at www.merricklibrary.org/.
Wednesday, July 14 Movie Viewing - Nomadland
Visit the Bellmore AR Workshop, located at 2390 Merrick Road, Bellmore for a fun DIY class to make one of their many Wood Projects. There’s many options to choose from and feel free to bring your own refreshments and snacks! Class will run from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Cost is subject to Project Selection upon registration. Please register at www.arworkshop.com.
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The Bellmore Lions Club will host a flea market in the Bellmore Train Station Parking lot on July 11 & 25. The Town of Hempstead will be hosting a beach cleanup on July 25 at Lido Town Park. Annual fall festivals will return to the hamlets in September. The Town of Hempstead re-opened cooling centers and extend beach/pool hours due to the heat wave. The Community Cupboard can be contacted via phone at (516) 992-1073.
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trying to rebuild after being closed for about three months. I sold face masks while we were closed so everybody ordered online and then we delivered to the house. I hope to expand the business and to expand my online portion to the rest of the United States. It’s been more successful since the pandemic struck. The community is opening back up, but some women still aren’t comfortable shopping in-person. We really try to make shopping as personalized as possible. If someone comes in and they’re unsure what they’re looking for, we’ll pull clothes that we think will flatter them best. Because they’re our best model — customers wearing our clothes and feeling confident in them is the best complement to us.
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We were nervous, but sometimes you have to step up to the plate. No one ended up getting Covid. The majority of the children were from first responders but also people working in grocery stores. Ordinarily during the year, I get anywhere from 120 to 130 kids. We had 40 during Covid. But last summer we were open too and had 250 kids. I had parents who were doctors at the hospital. They weren’t eating because they were working the night shift. So, we arranged for food to be brought in three times a week for three weeks. Everything was individually wrapped and we brought it over ourselves. Covid aged me. And I have to admit it was tough at times. I think it made me aware of how precious life is.
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THEIR FRONT-LINE STORIES IN THEIR OWN WORDS STEVE WANGEL
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et's Bag It and Let's Accessorize are two separate stores within one store. I own Let's Bag It and we sell one-of-a-kind handbags, giftware, clothing, beach bags, travel bags, back-to-school bags — any type of bag you can possibly imagine. I have a partner, Lisa Sher, who is in the same store as me — we split the space and expenses; it's a completely separate business but we feed off each other. So if somebody comes in and they want to buy a beach bag as a gift, they might want to get an anklet to go with it, and we both get a sale. Her business is Let's Accessorize. I used to live in Merrick and I live in Seaford now. Lisa is a Bellmore native and she literally moved to Plainview about a week ago. When we re-opened after Covid and our
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LISA SHER, LAUREN HARRIS MERRICK customers came in, they were like, "Thank God you're still open." That made us feel so good. We've been very busy, and we've been very in tune with the market and what's going on out there. We have customers that still shop with us after 22 years, it's amazing. We had three stores at one point, and now we're back to our main store. We do a lot of exclusive-type stuff that no other stores have — personalization of handbags and jewelry, unique designers that no one else has, and we also make our own bags and jewelry which we only sell to our customers. We have two large online presences, LetsBagItOnline.com and LetsAccessorize.com. Being open 22 years, it's almost a miracle. We are so grateful that our community supported us through the pandemic.
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fter the pandemic first hit, I had the feeling of total and complete ineffectiveness, both in my business and as president of the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce. In the very beginning, there was no playbook and nowhere to turn for guidance. After making sure that I was able to procure assistance for the Kitchen Loft, I began to think about how to assist the shuttered businesses in Lynbrook. Iwent to work each day like usual and stayed at my showroom with the doors locked. I figured that the best that I could do was work with Mayor Alan Beach and others to gather and disseminate information. Lynbrook residents never cease to amaze me in how they come together for a cause. This time, their business community was in distress and they rose to the occasion. Now
that we are almost back to normal, there is still some disarray. There is unprecedented demand for building materials, the price of gas has skyrocketed, which will undoubtedly domino into higher prices for all kinds of goods and services, many of which are still in short supply. Local businesses need to do even more to attract customers into their stores. They will need to increase their online presence and offer better customer service. Moving forward, there will be a business climate like we have never seen before. As it evolves, businesses must be able to recognize the new opportunities and respond with products and services to fulfill the new needs of their customer bases in a post-Covid world. Businesses must adapt to the new "bring it to me" desires of their customers.
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he past year for me as a broker has been extremely interesting to say the least. I’m one of the first women mortgage brokers to open a mortgage company in New York state back in the 1980s. I’m 77 years old with four kids, and I’ve worn just about every house in this business as an appraiser, mortgages, real estates and I even taught at Molloy College. Fortunately, I didn’t have many problems during the pandemic. We came out of the gate in June, and I started with listings in September. We had all the new protocols in place on how to show a house, the importance of mask wearing, and so on. People are always asking me, "how’s the market?" But people have to realize that no matter what, people have to live somewhere. I think people realized that during this
pandemic, they should start thinking about buying and purchasing hard assets, and one of those assets is a house or a condo. What’s benefited the market to this point is low interest rates. I’ve worked in real estate for more than 40 years, and these days, homes are going so fast that there’s no time to make an appraisal. I’ve seen as many as 40 people lined up for a house, and this was for your average house, which is around $600,000. Because of this, a lot of parents are opening up their 401Ks to support their children. The way things are going in America right now, we just don’t know how strong the financial market will be going forward.
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Vulnerable shorebird species travel each spring from as far as the Bahamas to nest and raise their chicks on our shorelines. An example would be the piping plover, which travels over 1,000 miles to nest here. These birds face immense challenges that are heightened by the presence of beachgoers. Beach-nesting birds raise their chicks, which weigh less than a single scoop of ice cream, on our beaches and offshore islands. And birds, like the federallythreatened red knot, also depend on our coast during migration, which starts in July. These birds need an average of 100 feet of space from people and pets. On hot days, little plover and oystercatcher chicks, which are federally and statethreatened species, can die in 1 to 2 minutes if their parent flies away due to a disturbance like an unleashed dog or human who gets too close. After the parent leaves the nest the eggs or chicks are exposed to potentially fatal heat or predation. When humans approach the birds or their nesting space this can also cause undue stress to both the adult and chicks, who causes them to waste precious energy that they need to forage for food. Pets are unable to recognize and respect this space the birds need. During nesting season, which is from May through August, keep dogs leashed. Because it is peak hatching season, our beaches will be full of tiny, cotton ball-
tips to “Be a good egg” ■ Give nesting birds at least 100 feet of distance. Signs or people usually alert beachgoers to these areas, but even the smallest chicks will forage for food at the water’s edge and are easy to miss. ■ If dogs leashed and away from birds. ■ Remove trash and food, which attracts predators that might eat birds’ eggs and/or chicks. sized chicks just in time for July 4 fireworks. Keeping them safe amidst crowds and fireworks will require some extra community love and support. “It’s been a tough start to the nesting season,” said Jillian Liner, director of Conservation for Audubon New York. “Storms and high tides and predators have unfortunately wiped out many nests. Luckily, our birds have time to try again, but this makes it even more important that we give them a fair shot by giving them at least 100 feet of space, keeping dogs off nesting beaches, and carrying out all trash. ”
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solar panels supply 25 years of free electricity — which can mean more than $100,000 in savings, Sabia said. A solar loan from the state can help homeowners fund a solar panel purchase, and “you pay it off with the same money you’re paying now to PSEG,” he explained. “It pays for itself, and it makes you money for another 30 years.” On Long Island, the potential for solar energy is “tremendous,” Sabia said. The area has the some of the highest electrical rates in the country, and solar panels can provide substantial relief. Long Island also has one of the longest essentially straight south-facing coasts in the world, noted Nancy Hiler, Built Well’s vice president of marketing and operations, with an abundance of sunlight. Electrical use is also steadily increasing. Most industries, Sabia said, aren’t cutting back enough — “More computers are being sold than ever,” he said — and the continuing reliance on fossil fuels harms the environment. “The use of power is only going to continue,” he said.
Sabia and Hiler envision the future of Long Island as one with solar panels on every home — to them, it’s the only thing that makes sense. As more homes are built, more energy is required to power them all. Solar panels can be a vital offset to the need for that extra power. “We’ve been in Bellmore for over 20 years,” Sabia said. “One of our goals is to do as many houses as possible right here in our own community, because we can give the best pricing on it, it’s local and we’re very visible where we are.” On top of many other accolades, Built Well Solar boasts a ranking in the national Top Solar Contractors in the United States for nine years in a row, which Sabia attributes to the business’s transparency, honesty and integrity. Built Well also offers discounts to veterans and first responders. For more information on solar energy or to schedule a free evaluation of your home or business, call Built Well Solar at (516) 695-1000 or e-mail info@ builtwellsolar.com.
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Older adults navigate their return to normalcy By Karen Bloom This past year has intensified anxiety, stress, and isolation for seniors and family caregivers alike. Covid-19 has been a traumatic time for us all, and these feelings of trauma will not immediately go away when the world reopens. The pandemic forced many people into social isolation, but for millions of Americans — especially adults 50-plus — their isolation began long before the pandemic, and will continue after it ends. As of mid-May 2021, over 70 percent of America’s senior population had received their Covi-19 vaccines, bringing a collective sense of relief after enduring a tumultuous 15 months. Now, the weather has warmed up, it’s safer to gather, and spending time outside feels irresistible. In fact, for many seniors, getting outside, either to exercise or socialize, is important for nearly all aspects of health. Older adults who have felt isolated and lonely can once again begin to enjoy the activities they love. As senior centers and other programs directed at seniors resume operations, some older adults are finding the path back to their prepandemic activities anxiety-provoking and may be hesitant to do. Others are jumping right back in with great eagerness, planning meet-ups with friends and family and gladly filling up their social calendar. Joe Brand, Long Beach’s parks and recreation commissioner, says his department, among others, has been giving considerable thought in the last few months to the question of how seniors in the city could re-integrate after the pandemic.“We met with the seniors June 16,” he says. “We had well over 100 seniors attend the meeting. We set up the meeting especially for them. They came in droves. It was a beautiful day. We told them we’re going to offer classes for them — exercise classes, technology training classes and game like bingo.” He said no date has yet been set for the classes. Brand says there were “rumblings in the city” by some seniors who thought they were being
ignored as the end of the pandemic approached. “Part of the reason for the meeting was to assure them that they haven’t been forgotten about” Brand says. “We have been worried about them. What the seniors need most to help them after Covid is to provide them reasons to get out of their homes and see other people. For most of them, it’s getting out of the house. It was amazing to hear them say, ‘It’s so great to see you.’” “They want companionship,” he adds. “I’m a recreation guy, but meeting with the seniors is just like what I witness with the kids I coach,. They just want to get back to where they were.” For some, that getting back to where they were will be a gradual process. It’s important to understand that feelings of fear or anxiety are normal. We often consider vulnerability a weakness, but to move forward, according to mental health professionals, the first step is to normalize not being ok. “Due to the pandemic, there have been more fears and challenges, especially for adults ages 60 and over,” says Sherri Meagher, social worker at the Glen Cove Senior Center. “During the pandemic, people were facing isolation and loneliness, fears about contracting Covid or getting it again and fears about the variants. But some people are coming back and it’s an unprecedented time. There are more fears and anxiety that we’re dealing with.” Some healthy ways to deal with the anxiety, according to Meagher, are to reach out for support and help. Support groups, hotlines, mental health counselors, therapists and social workers are resources people can turn to, she said. Other ways to stay healthy include getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and exercising. “Some peoContinued to Older Above photo: Many seniors report feelings of social isolation and anxiety in these post-pandemic times. The best way to feel good about socializing is to do it slowly. Rather than attending a card game with half a dozen people, choose one or two close friends to join you for a walk. Building up your social tolerance is key to having a smooth reintegration.
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fter a year of anxiety and burnout, even anger, many people are struggling with returning to their pre-pandemic lives. Experts say that lingering traumatic effects from the pandemic may alter our collective behavior, despite our eagerness to embrace reopening and return to “normal.” While outwardly, there are signs that we’re moving forward with life as we knew it — airline bookings are up (along with the increased fares), restaurants are seeing an influx of eager patrons, entertainment venues, cultural institutions and sports stadiums are welcoming back visitors, etc. — there’s still anxiety associated with moving forward. Especially when it involves returning to the office, for the many who have been working at home since the onset of lockdown. Some experts are now calling this “the fourth wave” of the pandemic, citing that the mental health impacts will be profound and far-reaching. “They’re all very afraid,” says Loretta McManus, clinical director of Friends of Bridge, the Valley Stream-based counseling center.“Afraid to come back for treatment and to return to work. Our clients had to fill out forms to let us know about how they felt about coming back in, and 80 percent of them said they don’t want to be coming in. They’ve become used to the virtual world. You can do it from the comfort of your home; you don’t have to drive here. “One of the things, though, that I do understand,” she adds,“is a lot of our clients take public transportation and they’re very afraid of it. We’re always told how clean it is but it’s really not. Like many counseling agencies, Friends of Bridge is seeing more people reaching out for support.“So many of our clients and who weren’t our clients but are coming in now — we’re getting a lot of referrals right now — have mental health issues. They either lost their job, or being back there and commuting is very stressful.” “The amount of people who have relapsed, especially with alcohol, is high,’ McManus says. Another big stress factor for our clients is that there have been so many shootings in New York City and here on Long Island that have been attributed to the pandemic. It’s a very stressful time, especially for our clients.” The transition period that individuals and companies are facing as people return to a post-pandemic work environment “is anxiety provoking for a lot of people,” says Cindy Wolff, executive director of Tempo Group.“ “We recommend that people move at the pace they’re comfortable with.” For example, she says that as people go out more, even though there may not be a mask mandate in place, individuals can choose to wear one if it makes them comfortable. “For some, it is still a sense of comfort and normalcy,” she explains. Redefining the office post-pandemic All the discussion, within the news media and in the workplace, about leaving home behind getting back out there has dialed up the anxiety for many. For some, a return to the office, leaving zooming behind and business socializing cannot come fast enough. For others, the
thought of sharing an office again and all goes along with that, fills them with dread. Plus, now that we’ve become so comfortable with our home “office” routines, many simply don’t want to give that up. As companies begin to reopen offices, Wolff says,“It is important that they have open dialogues with their employees around safety and protocols.” Of course, every work setting will be different, but Wolff explains it is important to note that in general, people have gotten used to protocols, such as hand sanitizer and socially distanced spaces.“Being around people will also help with the return to work,” she says. Re-engaging with the physical workspace and colleagues “People think that change is so hard, but people are adaptable,” says Janet Kahn-Scolaro, PhD, administrative director of behavioral health at Mount Sinai South Nassau. “They adapted to working at home and so now the process of adapting back to going to the office is going to happen similarly. People are going to find that it is a familiar, sometimes comforting pattern to get back into. But, I think there’s going to be some anxiety, angst, and a bunch of new rules.” “There have been a lot of studies of folks after some kind of trauma — and I believe this is a worldwide trauma — and people who recover often find that they re-think what is important to them, she explains.“They have a way to prioritize their health and loved ones differently. Some things that seemed terribly important prior to this [Covid] may not seem so important anymore. And other things like your health and how fragile we are as human beings become apparent. So there is a re-ordering for a lot of people.” Back to work, back on the road or rails Then there is the commuting slog, which prior to the pandemic was already fatiguing and stressful for many — now even more so. “I do not think people will walk onto a crowded subway or LIRR train again without taking pause and thinking ‘Does this feel too much, too close, too fast?’, says Kahn-Scolaro. “And I think companies are aware of this and are working to create environments and schedules so people can ease back in.” “Being on a subway train where the door closes and you are literally on top of someone else is probably an experience that none of us are ready for. And I get that, however I also think that we have to have conversations about what the real risk is for us.” Wolff adds that this is something her staff has already begun to deal with, providing guidance to their clients. “Whatever mindful technique you used in the past,” she says.“Re-integrate that into your life.” Clearly, the process of readjustment is a daunting one. The world, for many of us, feels different now. Being fully comfortable is a process that will take time and will involve a re-examining of societal and institutional roles, including a re-evaluation of how the workplace functions. Reported by Jordan Vallone, Robert Traverso and Tom Carrozza Above photo: If you’re unsure how you will manage your re-entry to the post-Covid office, or everyday life in general, you are not alone.
Growing up during a pandemic Will our kids struggle to socialize after Covid-19? By Karen Bloom Our children have gone through an entire school year-plus since our lockdown last March. This has sure changed the way kids and teenagers have grown up. They have spent more time at home with only close family, minimal time hanging out with friends and haven’t been in crowded areas in a long time. Many parents started to wonder how this will impact their kids’ socialization skills as we emerge from the pandemic. Young children have been home with parents or other close family members during the Covid-19 pandemic, which means many have been taking a break from daycare or school. As for teens, Covid-19 made the teenage years, which can be difficult to begin with, only harder. Many teens have missed out on some of the biggest or most monumental moments of their young lives: prom, sporting events, senior-year activities, college transitions and so much more. Throughout the pandemic, parents have worried about what all this lack of socialization could be doing to kids’ development. As vaccine rollouts continue, it’s time to think about reacclimating kids to the wide world of inperson togetherness. Shari Lurie, senior director of mental health services at South Shore Guidance Center and EPIC Long Island, doesn’t anticipate much of an anxiety spike in kids with the return to postpandemic normalcy. “Kids obviously missed each other for a variety of reasons during this pandemic. I don’t see, depending on the age, much of an issue” Lurie says. “For preteens and teens, there’s not going to be much of a problem because they’ve really missed their friends. Their friends are an outlet for them emotionally. Friends are the main support for that age group,” Lurie says. “So I don’t foresee much anxiety around that. Other than maybe
a little bit of, “will they still be my friend,” but for the most part it’s going to be a very smooth transition. Kids are going to be very happy about it because this has been very hard on them.” Different age groups might have different times acclimating. “If you’re talking about really little ones who haven’t gotten the hang of socializing yet, they may have regressed a little bit and need some support from their parents or whoever adult is watching them help them get back into socializing,” Lurie says. Different circumstances result in different anxiety levels. “I think it may be hard for the kids who have been bullied,” Lurie says. “This break has been a reprieve for them.They’ve been home and not in that situation. I think those are the kids it’s going to be a struggle for.” Technology has certainly helped kids maintain connections.“With social media and technology and being able to FaceTime, it’s easier. If it was years ago before technology became more advanced I would say kids wouldn’t understand why they couldn’t see each other,” Lurie says. “For lowerincome or socioeconomic communities that may not have as much technology, they may struggle a little more.” “They crave being with each other and from the groups I’ve seen, they’re so happy to see each other in person,” Lurie adds. Pediatric psychologist Kate Eshleman, PsyD, shares tips for parents to bear in mind during the transition from online socializing to back to the playground. Temper your expectations First and foremost, don’t expect everything to go perfectly. “It’s imporContinued to Will Above photo: The kids are all right — or they will be anyway.
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Older adults navigate their return to normalcy ple find comfort in meditation and going within to find a peaceful place inside,” Meagher says. “Some people find comfort in religion, spirituality or a higher power. Friends and family can be a comfort also. Those wanting support, referrals or resources can call the senior center, she said, noting that her senior center, as well as other local centers, offers variety of programs people can utilize as well, from meditation and chair yoga to com munal lunches. “It’s a good opportunity to interact with people who are experiencing similar fears and anxiety,” Meagher says. “And there are many activities during the day. The socialization is here.” While a lot of members have returned to inperson activities there, not everyone is ready. “Some people are still being cautious, especially those with underlying health conditions, but we’re in touch with people and are doing the best we can,” she says. “People can call us at any time to discuss their fears. We’re here for them.” Social workers such as Meagher and others involved with the senior population are finding a lack of confidence among some in returning to (the new) normal. Today’s older adults are worried about what’s happened and what’s to come — about having a breakthrough case of Covid19 or being shamed for choosing to wear or not to wear a mask in a public space. All of this worrying is impacting senior confidence. If you’re hesitant to step back out into the world, you’re not alone. For those having trouble adjusting to your post-pandemic life, remember that it’s perfectly fine to adjust slowly, as and when you feel com-
fortable resuming your previous activities and lifestyle. Feelings of unease and concern are perfectly normal in this transitional period. Whether you’re worried about physically moving through a public space or socializing in person for the first time since 2020, a healthy dose of confidence can help you get reacquainted with the things you once loved. Older folks need to understand that it’s okay to be nervous when re-entering the world again, according to Dr. Dmitry Bogomolskiy, a fellowship-trained geriatric medicine physician at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital.“It’s important to be self-aware of these feelings and how they play in your life,” Bogomolskiy says.“There is still so much unknown and it’s still important to take precautions.” Bogomolskiy advises the elderly to take precautions and not to rush the reintegration process. He says to start off by seeing your close family/friends and doing small things like taking socially distanced walks. Gradually take steps to overcome those other fears. “Everybody has different comfort levels on how fast to reintroduce themselves,” Bogomolskiy says. “It’s very individual-based and it’s okay to have anxiety. It’s important to keep yourself mentally and physically healthy.” Confidence is key to a smooth transition Some of seniors have been excited to get back into the world, while others are finding the re-entry process to be harder than expected. For most people, confidence is the key to a successful transition. But many seniors lose their confidence as they get older. Life-altering events, like retirement, health issues, and the loss of loved ones, can contribute to a loss in personal confi-
dence. For some, the pandemic just happened to be a perfect storm of these experiences. Over the past 15 months, seniors have had to learn new technologies in order to socialize. They’ve changed our day-to-day actions to be as health conscious as possible, even though health anxiety remains at an all-time high. Isolation, a key experience for many seniors in the pandemic, fuels low self-esteem, which can contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression. The past year has shown us the senior population’s resilience, but it’s also taken a toll on mental and physical health. These feelings of anxiety can appear in a variety of settings. Many feel still feel anxious running errands and dining at restaurants. Below, we’ve detailed a few of the most common experiences we’ve heard about. While, some seniors continued to go to grocery stores throughout the pandemic, trips became shorter and more planned. Now that it’s safer to spend time in enclosed areas, many are struggling to perform the small talk that used to be part of routine interactions. On-site indoor dining was one of the biggest safety concerns for most Americans, according to the CDC. Now that people are back to dining inside, interacting with wait staff, as well as feeling comfortable eating in public, might feel strange and uncomfortable. No matter how well you may have fared throughout the pandemic, it is perfectly reasonable that the resumption of “normal” activities may bring a sense of dread or concern as we continue to move forward. Start small: If you haven’t left the house much over the last year, don’t just suddenly rip off the Band-Aid and walk into the most crowded
place you can find. Start small and plan a visit with a few friends or family. Then work your way up from there. It’s all about slowly confronting your sources of fear with a little more exposure each time. Doctors call it “exposure therapy.” Start soon: When something is making you anxious, you should confront the issue as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the worse your anxieties become. Not only does social isolation have short-term health implications, it can impact mental health long-term. This doesn’t mean you should throw a party, however, a little light outdoor socialization is a great way to start. Look at the big picture: Those who suffer the most from Covid-19 re-entry anxiety, should always try to look at the big picture. A good thing to do would be to ask yourself,“what truly makes me happy?” Most of the time the answer is “family,” “the outdoors,” and “returning back to life.” Let the big picture be a major motivator to overcoming fears that in comparison might start to seem small. Buddy up: If someone you know is in a similar phase of life like you are, get together and buddy up. You can support each other throughout the re-entry process. It’s always better to go through something together instead of facing an uphill battle alone. Help is available if you need it: For some people this will be a breeze. For others it takes a little bit more strength and determination. If you come to a roadblock, don’t be afraid to reach out to a mental health professional.
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ay or night, WiFi Whenever is on! The Nassau Library System, a cooperative of the 54 independent public libraries serving Nassau County, has completed WiFi Whenever, a project that extends high-quality wireless broadband to outdoor spaces at 25 libraries and community partner organizations. This free service is available 24/7 at all participating locations. “The pandemic has proven that reliable access to the internet is now essential for full participation in the social, educational, and working aspects of life. With WiFi Whenever, Nassau’s public libraries are providing free internet access, even before and after operating hours, to anyone that needs it,” said Caroline Ashby, Director of the Nassau Library System. This new service will allow residents of Nassau County, including those who may not have strong connectivity options at home, to participate in virtual education, employment applications, job interviews, telehealth, and videoconferencing around the clock. “During the height of the pandemic, people sat in cars in the staff parking lot to be as close to the library as possible to get internet access,”
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tant to have realistic expectations and recognize upfront that this is going to be hard — and that’s OK,” Dr. Eshleman says. As kids start socializing beyond their families, some unsureness is to be expected. After all, it’s been a while since kids, like the rest of us, had to interact with other people, and some of their people skills may be rusty. “Kids haven’t had to share with others, and they haven’t had to talk to unfamiliar adults,” Dr. Eshleman says, “so you may see some shyness or kids responding to other people in ways that aren’t typical of how they act around their families.” While not all children will experience difficulty transitioning back to in-person gatherings, some may. And those experiences may vary greatly from child to child. Watch for signs of stress and distress Keep an eye out for any changes in your kids’ behavior and mood, including mood swings and sleeplessness — but perhaps just as importantly, try not to jump to conclusions about what they mean. “As parents watch for changes in behaviors, we also have to careful how we interpret them,” Dr. Eshleman says. “It’s a good rule of thumb for anybody: Never assume we know what’s going on,” Dr. Eshleman says. Other ways to support your kids as they begin socializing again To try to get to the bottom of how your
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From leFt, Shore Road School music teachers Laura Itzkovitz, Jennifer MacVicar and Kelly Brandstadter played the national anthem and recessional during the promotion ceremony. Shore road School graduates, left, gathered outside after the promotion ceremony to say farewell to friends until the fall. Shore road Sixth grade students interpreted the song “Imagine” in American Sign language during the annual promotion ceremony, below.
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A. The real answer is simple, but the reasons for this building-collapse scenario are really complicated, mainly because wellmeaning people start out with the best of intentions but generally don’t follow good advice from people who have been educated, tested, licensed and regulated. Engineers are the backbone of our nation. If not onte eeper for them, the tooling and design that launched ships, planes, tanks and portable bridges would not have been successful, and we probably wouldn’t be reading or writing in this language right now. In a war, soldiers are trained to take orders, get that portable bridge assembled in six hours and drive those tanks to the front lines. There is a clear chain of command. In the real world, people request that building plans be made and building assessments be produced, and then people with little or no background meet on boards and councils and decide if something should be done. You will find that as each bridge and building collapse takes place, there’s the drama of search and rescue, but the public learns little about the technical reasons for failure, and so it goes. Did you ever hear the real, physical reason for the collapse of the World Trade Center towers — especially Tower 7, which collapsed later? Inevitably, buildings collapse for a general reason: structural failure. There are many, many technical reasons for structural failure, from simple water intrusion and deterioration to more complicated reasons such as harmonics due to vibration and wind pulse. Fire caused the WTC towers to collapse due to heat fatigue, although there are many other physical components that caused the chain reaction. The Surfside disaster reminds me of the Kansas City skywalk collapse, where poor decisions, no decisions and not listening to intelligent, qualified advice could have prevented death. What I understand, so far, is that the tools for action were there: poor design decisions or carrying out the work to slope decks around the pool area, exposed steel reinforcing was not repaired — it will be a long list. Again, putting people in positions of authority who have no background of training, testing and professional experience is the beginning of the cumulative problem. As our nation’s infrastructure of bridges, tunnels, roadways and water-treatment facilities continue to age, they show the signs of preventable failure. You have to ask yourself if anyone really is listening to the engineers. We professionals don’t physically build buildings; we plan them, asking ourselves along the way how they could fail so we can try to prevent failure. If poor workmanship or inadequate action follows, we see the consequences.
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n 2011, I had the pleasure of meeting then Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper. He was visiting New York City to raise money for his re-election campaign. His state was considering the passage of a law legalizing the sale of marijuana, and Hickenlooper expressed to me his concerns over whether it would produce any serious money for the state and the impact of the law on his constituents. It’s now 10 years later, and 18 states have legalized the sale of cannabis to those JERRY over age 21. Hickenlooper is now a KREMER U.S. senator, and Colorado has earned almost $1.5 billion in tax revenue from marijuana sales since 2014. Reports from Colorado law enforcement appear to show that there hasn’t been a spike in driving arrests, and the state is spending millions of dollars on health care and fixing its roads and bridges. It is anticipated that Colorado and the 17 other states that
have legalized pot will be joined by at least six more states this year. Unlike the politics of wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s no such thing as red states vs. blue states when it comes to marijuana sales. Alaska, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota are among the Republican states that have made the leap, and others are getting in line. The main reason for this acceleration of state interest is just plain dollars. Many governors are afraid to impose income taxes or increase user fees, and taxes on cannabis are becoming the easy way to fill up the treasury. I offer no judgment on whether cannabis is good or bad for the public. There are lots of experts who oppose its legalization because they consider it a “gateway” drug that leads people to try more serious drugs. Only time and science will tell whether that’s a fact, but the rush to legalization is real. In April of this year, New York state joined the crowd, with the backing of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. But New York’s law stands out, and is
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very different from those in the other 17 states. Unlike many states that have deposited the sales tax revenue in their general funds, New York has mandated how that revenues will be spent. Forty percent will be reinvested in communities that have high addiction and crime rates. Twenty percent will go to the state’s public schools, and forty percent will be directed to drug treatment and health services. This is the only tax program New York has that lays out where the dollars actually go. Cannabis legalization in New York is expected to become a major business development tool. Under the new law, there are nine types of licenses that will be available, ranging from growers to processors to retailers. Fifty percent of those licenses will be targeted to minority businesses and individuals, and the other half will be available to the public. Local governments will receive partial tax revenues from the sales, but they have the option to ban such sales before Dec. 31. It is projected that on Long Island alone, cannabis-related businesses will hire 7,000 new
here’s no such thing as red states vs. blue states when it comes to marijuana sales.
employees. The new law will also have a major impact on many businesses. Employee rights and conduct will be a major issue going forward, and those seeking cannabis for medical reasons will present challenges for hospitals, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and a variety of other adult-care operations. There is no doubt that law and accounting firms will benefit. (Full disclosure: My firm, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, has a Cannabis Practice Group.) There are philosophical questions about whether government should be in the business of allowing marijuana sales to generate tax revenue — a so-called sin tax. But our country has been living off taxes on alcohol and cigarettes for decades, and without lottery money, many states would be in deep economic trouble. Perhaps we can learn to live with — and benefit from — another sin tax. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.
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ongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” I, for one, am comforted by the silence. I am relieved that the stream of misinformation, disinRANDI formation and KREISS general meanspirited lunacy has been plugged. For years, former President Donald Trump used social media platforms to connect with tens of millions of followers who appreciated his raw commentary. And now he can’t. Now his vitriol is reserved for public appearances. The drumbeat of news reporting his insulting, or inaccurate, or dangerous posts has been silenced by “oversight boards” and social media company officers. This raises the question of how much power over our rights
and freedoms we should relinquish to oversight boards. Despite the First Amendment to the Constitution, quoted above, and the child’s chant dating back to the 1800s, Trump has been banned from most popular social media, including Facebook, where he had 35 million followers; Twitter, 88 million; Instagram, 24 million; Snapchat 1.5 million; YouTube, 2.8 million, and Twitch, 1.5 million. He has no account on TikTok, or chances are that he’d be banned from that, too. I am relieved, and yet uneasy, about this silencing of anyone’s public voice, no matter how antithetical to commonly held values and views. The idea that someone would be banned from posting his or her ideas runs counter to our nation’s ideals. However, and it is a big however, the former president’s irresponsible posts became as dangerous as yelling “Fire!” in a theater, and likely led to the violence of Jan. 6. Still, tens of millions of people believe the Trump posts and read his false and inflammatory statements as gospel. If he talked crazy and was marginalized by an American public that saw through him, the narrative would be different. The
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dilemma is that so many citizens believe what he has to say, even that the 2020 election was stolen from him, a provably false assertion. The danger of letting him back on social media is the prospect of another Jan. 6 insurrection or worse if he starts priming the pump again with coded support for violence against our government. Private companies, including Facebook and Twitter, have the right to ban people from their sites, because while the First Amendment states that while Congress may not limit free speech, it does not prevent private companies from setting their own standards and rules for participation. But having the right to ban someone from social media, especially a former president, is serious business. How do we know who the deciders of free speech will be on social media boards of the future? We are traversing new ground, with no precedents to follow. “The First Amendment only restrains government; it does not restrain a private company,” says Gene Policinski, senior fellow for the First Amendment at the Freedom Forum. “In fact, those companies have their own First Amendment
he danger of allowing him back on is the prospect of another Jan. 6, or worse.
right to determine, as would a newspaper, for example, what will appear on their sites.” Let’s look back at Trump’s social media history, including his leadership by tweet. It is a four-year-plus river of toxic speech, at times personally insulting to individuals, at times promoting Trump’s private businesses and interests, at times encouraging his followers to act on his behalf. According to David Byler in The Washington Post, the worst Trump tweet, among thousands, was his October 2020 post telling Americans they shouldn’t be afraid of the coronavirus. This wasn’t just false, Byler said, it became a public health catastrophe. At that point, Trump was just recovering from his own Covid infection, and some 200,000 Americans had died. We were in the throes of the worst pandemic in 100 years. In the case of social media and Trump, I’m relieved that the companies took away his microphone. But the better scenario would be to let him spew, shake out the cobwebs in his head and let the spiders fly. Then trust the good judgment of the American public to sort the truth from the lies. If only. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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or nearly 16 months, Long Islanders remained in a state of suspended animation, unsure of their next moves while staring down a killer virus, anxiously awaiting the latest set of coronavirus pandemic protocols from Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Then, on June 23, it happened: Cuomo lifted the state of emergency declaration. We were suddenly free — for the most part — to resume living our lives as we had before Covid-19 ravaged New York. Other than having to mask up on public transportation and in hospitals, nursing homes and, for now, schools, people could return to their normal lives, maskless. More than 2 million New Yorkers contracted the potentially deadly disease from March 2020 to the present. Some 54,000 state residents — and more than 600,000 Americans — had died of it as of last Friday. Each life lost was precious. Collectively, the devastation was immea-
surable, a once-in-100-years tragedy that we will talk about for decades to come, passing stories from one generation to the next until the memory of this horrifying time fades from our collective consciousness. Such was the case with the flu pandemic of 1918-19, which killed 675,000 Americans. By the middle of the 20th century, the memory of those terrible two years had been erased from many Americans’ minds, enshrined, for the most part, only in news articles and books. Such is the case with any great tragedy. We cannot continue reliving it in our minds indefinitely. We must not, however, allow this society-altering year and a half to be forgotten easily. The victims must be remembered. At the same time, we must guard against another such pandemic for as long as we humanly can. The price that we paid for forgetting the pandemic of 1918-19 was steep indeed.
Had the federal government taken the threat of this virus more seriously from the beginning, tens of thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands, of lives could have been saved. This lesson we cannot forget. In the near term, we must also not forget that, though we are no longer in a state of emergency, we are still vulnerable to this disease. More than 70 percent of New Yorkers had received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine as of last week, but variants lurked around the globe. We are still not entirely sure how effective the vaccines will be against the variants, though they appear to work well. If you have not been vaccinated, we’ll keep saying it: Please, please get your shot. The day after Cuomo lifted the state of emergency, eight New Yorkers died of the coronavirus. According to medical experts, most who are dying now are unvaccinated.
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he New York State Department of Health should move immediately to ban cookies laced with the THC chemical delta-8, a natural hemp extract that is now legal under the state’s medical marijuana law. Natural and legal, perhaps, but it gives users a high just like marijuana. State lawmakers like Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach, and Long Beach school officials recently brought to light the sale of THC-containing cookies like Trips Ahoy! that are cleverly packaged to look like the familiar Chips Ahoy! cookies sold at your local supermarket. The THC-infused cookies are sold at specialty shops. Cookies like Trips Ahoy! send a bad
letters More on Brinton’s wild Long Island To the Editor: I loved Scott Brinton’s column on otters and other Long Island wildlife (“Long Island getting wilder by the day, (June 17-23). As a Bronx boy, I am in awe of the persistence of birds, insects and animals in the face of “development” by humans. We winter in south Florida. A few winters ago, we heard unidentifiable barking at night, emanating from the lake behind our property. The next morning, a lake otter paddled by our Florida room, barking loudly. Mystery solved. A bit later, while driving on a busy stretch
message to children, who can easily be fooled into believing the cookies are innocuous. They aren’t. This was one of the great fears associated with legalizing marijuana: that children would be targeted by the purveyors of pot. There was good reason to believe that. The tobacco industry had long targeted kids with cartoon characters like Joe Camel, until the Federal Trade Commission charged in 1997 that the character violated federal law. The beer industry went after kids with funny-looking frogs. We see children being targeted with
THC-infused gummies. A Florida 6-yearold recently overdosed after ingesting a THC-infused gummy labeled Hawaiian Punch. It looked much like any other bag of candy found on a supermarket shelf, except it was covered in red marijuana leaves. Recreational marijuana will become legal in New York next year. We must ensure that kids aren’t targeted with friendly-looking THC products before pot goes on sale statewide. Otherwise, marijuana legalization could very well become a bigger youth crisis than it already is.
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ummer vacation for students this year follows almost a year and a half of coronavirus shutdowns and precautions. The learning loss during school closures was significant, and unless steps are taken, the U.S. risks the education of a generation of young people. Covid-19 isn’t disappearing, but medical specialists are pushing for a full reopening of public schools this fall. Caution will be necessary; there will need to be regular cleaning aLan and inspections to ensure that ventisinger lation systems are working properly. When possible, children and staff should be vaccinated. Indoors, children in all grades should still wear masks. Research shows that when precautions are followed, reopening of classrooms won’t be the cause of serious viral outbreaks. The American Rescue Plan Act includes $122 billion for an Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. New York state is scheduled to receive about $9 billion from the fund if its recently submitted proposal is approved by the federal Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The law mandates that 90 percent of the federal money go directly to help local educational agen-
cies, and at least 20 percent of those funds be used “to address learning loss through the implementation of evidencebased interventions and ensure that those interventions respond to students’ social, emotional and academic needs and address the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on underrepresented student subgroups.” New York’s 83-page school reopening plan stresses three priority areas that local school districts must address with the federal funds: academic performance gaps caused by school closings and problems with online instruction during the pandemic; the need for culturally responsive social and emotional support for returning students; and implementation of evidence-based interventions. Interventions are also stressed in the federal call for proposals. While school districts will have flexibility in how they use federal funds to achieve state priorities, the State Education Department is making recommendations. It identifies specific needs, including expanding fullday pre-kindergarten programs for 4-year-olds and increasing facilities funding for New York City charter schools whose enrollments rose during the pandemic. As an educator, I welcome the infusion of much-needed federal dollars, but I have major concerns about how the money will be used. I worry when school
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districts establish their own priorities. Before the pandemic, there were 370 schools in New York state listed as in need of support and improvement, an additional 43 placed in priority “receivership” and over 100 “targeted districts.” There were also districts like Hempstead and East Ramapo, in Rockland County, that required stateappointed special advisers because of their histories of poor academic performance and questionable financial activity. The requirement for evidence-based interventions in both the state proposal and the federal application reads suspiciously like a call for renewed highstakes standardized testing. This year, because of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, New York required students taking in-person classes to sit for English and math tests. The exams interfered with already reduced instructional time and were worthless because so few students took them, and because the state reused earlier exams that had been given to students for practice. We already know that many students are far behind because of interrupted education over the past 16 months. The pandemic should give us pause to reconsider the state’s questionable testing regime, which should not be automatically reinstituted. Covid-19 relief continues federal support for charter schools, including some highly suspicious operators. In Pennsyl-
elcoming federal money, but wondering whether it will be used wisely.
vania, online charter school operators received more than $200 million, even though students never attended in-person classes. In North Carolina, segregated “white” academy private schools have morphed into charter schools so they can collect federal and state dollars. During the pandemic, some charter schools were accused of double dipping, receiving federal money from funds earmarked for schools and money from programs designed to prevent layoffs of employees at small businesses. New York’s proposal calls for increased funding of poorly regulated charter schools that are already draining money from public schools. Hidden deep inside the $1.9 trillion federal pandemic rescue package, largely because of efforts by Sen. Chuck Schumer, is a giveaway to private and religious schools, a provision that seems to violate the fundamental wall of separation between church and state that dates back to the first decades of our country. In New York state, a number of religious schools have been investigated for failure to provide students with a required secular education. President Biden campaigned on the slogan “Build Back Better.” That goes for our schools as well.
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Building our schools back better
Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teacher and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Studies.
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Letters of road in Delray Beach, we stopped, halting traffic, to allow a young otter to cross the road. Even with water all around, otters are elusive. RICk HERmAN Lido Beach
East River tunnels need attention, too To the Editor: U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg forgot to visit the East River tunnels during their recent news conference and Hudson River tunnel tour on the proposed $11 billion Gateway Tunnel project. There are the $11 billion basic (two new tunnels plus rehabilitation of existing tunnels) or fullbuild $33 billion (including new track and platform capacity) versions of Gateway. The ongoing cancellation and
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combining of trains because of signal and other problems in the East River tunnels, along with other locations on all nine branches of the Long Island Rail Road, will continue for years. Amtrak will not initiate decades-overdue major repairs of the 110-year-old East River tunnels until 2025, two years after East Side access to Grand Central Terminal begins. This work on all four tunnels, including two that suffered significant damage in Superstorm Sandy in 2012, may not be completed until 2029. Until this work is over, it will be impossible to guarantee reliable Penn Station service for LIRR commuters. LARRY PENNER Great Neck Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY office.
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